Onsite Automation Engineering Manager — AI-Driven Delivery

Walmart; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Shippensburg, PA seeks a Manager of Automation Engineering to lead on-site execution of complex automation and material handling projects from readiness to go-live and handoff. You will coordinate multiple vendors, manage risks, and drive data-driven decisions using AI tools.

This role requires strong project leadership, budget discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety, scope, schedule, and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
• Masters: Computer Engineering preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of automation and material handling installations.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget with change control.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors and cross-functional partners.
• Oversee risk management and issue resolution.
• Lead testing, commissioning, go-live and handoff.
• Apply AI and digital tools to improve project visibility and decision‑making.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Automation engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's: Computer Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Walmart in Shippensburg, PA seeks a Manager of Automation Engineering to lead on-site execution of complex automation and material handling projects from readiness to go-live and handoff. You will coordinate multiple vendors, manage risks, and drive data-driven decisions using AI tools.

This role requires strong project leadership, budget discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety, scope, schedule, and cost targets are met.